One of these days (but apparently not this week), I will write a blog post that includes an actual narrative. Until then, however, I am all about the bullet points. Ha, ha! Here’s my Friday Five:
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Today was pretty much the best mail day EVER! First up, I ordered a pair of these bad boys from runningwarehouse.com yesterday afternoon and they showed up on my doorstop this. morning. Dang, I love Running Warehouse! And I suspect I’m going to love these Merrell Pace Gloves, too. I haven’t taken them off my feet yet. Initial review coming later next week after I’ve had a chance to test them out.
Merrell calls this color “acacia,” but I would go with straight up yellow. - You might be wondering – why did I get the Merrells when I already love my Vibrams so much? Let’s call it peer pressure. I hear an unbelievable amount of
crapnonsense from people at work about my Vibrams and I’ve grown tired of trying to explain why I wear them. Notice the word “trying” in that sentence. People simply don’t understand why I would want to wear a shoe that mimics being barefoot. On the other hand, though, I’ve noticed that when I wear regular shoes to work, my feet and legs hurt by the time I get home! I’m hoping the Pace Gloves will be the best of both worlds – barefoot shoes that look “normal.”
Bonus – they match my new favorite skirt that I got at Sports Authority for 14 bucks! Why wouldn’t I wear running shoes with a skirt?? - Looky what else came in the mail today:
Study stuff! I know for a fact I was never this excited about a text book when I was in high school or college. - IronHubs and I went for a lovely ride on the American River Bike Trail this morning. It was perfect weather and mighty nice company.
Oh, wait, the turkeys weren’t good company, I was talking about IronHubs! 
Why yes, we were extra visible in our neon yellow! - And now here’s a funny photo of my cat sleeping in Big Boy’s bed (complete with vintage Star Wars sheets that belonged to IronHubs circa 1978):
Did you seriously wake me up to take a picture for your blog? WTF?
Happy Friday, everyone!! What five random things are on your mind today??
Yay for #3!!! How exciting. I’m totally a bookworm. I LOVE all new books…and all old books, but there is something special about a brand spanking new textbook. You’re going to do great!
Love the cat shot. Made me miss my cat 🙁
HE could give a look!
I love the skirt and shoes combo. Also thanks for the Running Warehouse tip. There’s nothing better than super speedy shipping!
my SIL wears shoes similar to those, i know they are minimalist but i’m not sure which brand. she got them at REI. she really likes them.
cute skirts at sports authority? i’m on my way …
Those shoes look awesome with that skirt! I feel like I could never pull it off, but it looks great on you.
Wild turkeys are the worst! They are evil and I stay out of their way 🙂
I have a pair of the shoes. They are really nice shoes and very comfortable. Also, I say who cares what people at work thing.
Those shoes look way more supportive than the Vibrams. What? They’re not supportive?!!
those star wars sheets are awesome!
My husband bought a pair of minimalist shoes to wear during races because he was tired of people talking to him about running barefoot while racing. lol. You’re not the only one being harassed!
I love new shoes & seeing wild life on a run is always awesome! I might have told you before, but I LOVE your blog header … it is really well done!
Yay for new shoes! I love my Pace Gloves! They are super cute and awesome hiking shoes!
I cannot tell you how much I love the pace gloves! The most comfortable shoe I own. Try them for hiking too!
I was just looking at those shoes today at REI! I think they’re cute.
Better get that thinking cap on, no?
That is pretty funny you still have your husband’s sheets! Love the looks of that bike trail. I am all about a good bike trail.
Love the bright colored shoes!